Thursday May 8 | The Press Democrat
Residents, growers join fight against apple moth
“Everything grows there. We all have flowers and things.”
Sandra Lowe had to alert her west Sonoma neighbor this week that state law now prohibits them from taking cut garden flowers to church. via The Press Democrat
Tuesday May 6 | The Press Democrat
Sonoma hit with apple moth quarantine
“We recognize it's a challenge and a sacrifice”
A 15-square mile area, including hundreds of Sonoma Valley homes and 2,500 surrounding acres of wine grapes, has come under state quarantine in an effort to eradicate the light brown apple moth from Sonoma ... via The Press Democrat
Sunday Apr 20 | The Press Democrat
Small-town post office place for community to gather
“This one's going to Massachusetts.”
Healdsburg residents are protesting a plan to close their old post office and move all postal service to the outskirts of town. via The Press Democrat
Mar 17, 2008 | North Bay Business Journal
MANUFACTURING: Sonoma garbage hauler, inventor expands to accommodate growth
“The city of Sonoma is in great need of a recycling drop-off facility”
The Curotto family has been picking up garbage in the Sonoma area for more than 50 years, but the demands of serving a growing city, adding recycling service and a venture into manufacturing an automated ... via North Bay Business Journal
Feb 29, 2008 | Avenue Vine
SVMA Showcases Sonoma Valley Student Art March
SVMA's Seventh Annual Free ARTS Exhibition to Showcase Sonoma Valley Student Art March 15 - 'April 13 The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art's seventh annual Art Rewards the Student education outreach to the Sonoma ... via Avenue Vine
Feb 18, 2008 | Sonoma Index Tribune
“They told me they were so busy with other more important issues that I would have plenty of time to do research”
Chickens. That's Doreen Proctor's problem. Proctor is a 74-year-old widow and grandmother, as well as a generally law-abiding El Verano resident who is also the long-time owner of several illegal chickens. via Sonoma Index Tribune
Feb 9, 2008 | Marin Independent Journal
Joe Nation jumps into state Senate race
“I'm going to have more local support than those other candidates and I don't think I have to compete dollar for dollar”
Former Marin Assemblyman Joe Nation made it official Saturday morning, announcing he's challenging state Sen. via Marin Independent Journal
Feb 4, 2008 | The Press Democrat
Who are Sonoma County's voters?
Heading into Tuesday's presidential primary, the political landscape of Sonoma County is dominated by Democrats, making this a blue county in one of nation's bluest states. via The Press Democrat
Dec 31, 2007 | Sonoma Index Tribune
In late December, the I-T news staff selects the top 10 most influential Sonoma Valley stories over the past year. via Sonoma Index Tribune
Dec 31, 2007 | SFist
Teen Crashes Into Animal Hospital
Yeah. That's right. Another teenager , some more poor animals . Today at around 1:20 p.m., a 15-year-old girl crashed a beemer into a Sonoma County animal hospital. via SFist









